History video guides

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Historians use all sorts of skills to uncover information about the past. In this video Andrew Hodges, an historical interpreter, explains how to interpret the historical objects and evidence you may have at home. You can also download our activity packs to help you create your own time capsule for historians of the future or try out some archaeology skills by creating your own excavation.

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Create a time capsule full of items that represent you and your family. Then hide the capsule for the historians of the future to discover.

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